Centennial College's three-year Software Engineering Technology program will grant qualified college or university graduates with a software background direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) so they may receive their advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

Software is taking the planet by storm and Centennial College's Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program will provide you with two years of learning in designing, developing and maintaining software systems.

During this time, you'll attend advanced diploma courses that will cover modern programming paradigms and frameworks, design and algorithm concepts, data management tools, modern software engineering methodologies, and integration of intelligent systems into various applications. The program will also expose you to a solid knowledge of systems integration, enterprise development, mobile computing and software security.

The coursework in this college engineering technology program will emphasize object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, software testing and QA, C#, Java, Java EE, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, UNIX/Linux, Python, Microsoft's .NET Core, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/Angular, React, mobile application development, emerging web frameworks, cloud computing, predictive analytics, machine learning, and more.

To round out the curriculum’s technical focus, the Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program will include two software development projects. For these real-world business applications, you'll put into action all the technical, systems and business skills acquired during your courses to build high-quality software.

The knowledge and hands-on experience you'll obtain in Software Engineering Technology will enable you to design and develop various kinds of software applications, human-computer interfaces and enterprise information systems.

Please note: The co-op option is available for fast-track students with four semesters plus two work terms (program #3439). The fast-track programs are also available in a fully online version (program #3479), and, online co-op (Program #3459).

Companies Offering Jobs

American Express, Bell Canada, IBM Canada, Manulife, Scotiabank, Toronto Stock Exchange, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Royal Bank, CIBC, RBC

Program Highlights

• Courses in this Software Engineering Technology (Fast-Track) program make use of leading technology geared to industry standards.
• Project-based learning is a key program component.
• Knowledgeable and approachable faculty members have diverse business experience and academic credentials.
• The program also offers a co-op option (program #3439). Students who choose this option partake in a paid co-op experience, and gain practical experience and network.
• Graduates from the program may apply for certified membership to either the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) or their provincial engineering technology association.

Career Outlook

• Software developer
• Web application developer
• Mobile application developer
• Software tester
• Computer programmer
• Systems analyst
• Business analyst
• Database administrator
• Applications or software support

Education Pathways

Qualified Software Engineering Technology (Fast-track) graduates may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning obtained at Centennial College